Tikal was the most important Mayan political center between the fourth and the ninth centeries C.E.
Empires
The Olmecs were the first great empires in Mesoamerica(8000 to 7000 B.C.E)
Nations and nationalism
Trade was a prominate link between the Olmec heartland and other regions in Mesoamerica.
Revolts and revolutions
The Mayan Kingdoms fought constantly with each other.
Victors generally killed all the people and took their ceremonial centers.
Regional, transregional, and global structures and organizations
Their ancestors were the first to come to america from Siberia to Alaska, then in 3000 B.C.E they started to migrate to uninhabited islands in the Pacific Ocean.
State-building, expansion and conflict
Civilization:
Name:Chris Berkich